Section III: Next Steps
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STEP 8: OVERHAULS
[CORE] Part A: Overhauls
Skyrim Realistic Overhaul
- Author:
- Version: 1.8
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Realistic Overhaul Part 1
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Realistic Overhaul Part 2
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Realistic Overhaul Part 3
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM
- By: Brumbek
- Version: 2.08
MAIN FILE: SMIM SE 2-08
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Main Installer Choice
Skyrim Game Version and Install Choices
Install |
[VISUAL] Part B: Overhauls
Ruins Clutter Improved
- By: raiserfx
- Version: 3.1
MAIN FILE: Ruins_Clutter_Improved SE
Ruins Clutter Improved - Fixes
- By: mnikjom raiserfx
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: Ruins Clutter Improved - Fixes 1.1
Noble Skyrim Mod HD-2K
- By: Shutt3r
- Version: 5.5.0
MAIN FILE: B. Noble Skyrim - FULL PACK_Performance Edition
UPDATE FILE: NSM-SMIM Patch
MystiriousDawn's HD Skyrim Overhaul
- By: MystiriousDawn
- Version: 2.3
- NEW
MAIN FILE: HD Skyrim All in One - Mid Quality
Unofficial Material Fix
- By: Elzee
- Version: 1.14.0
MAIN FILE: Unofficial Material Fix
Underground - a dungeon texture overhaul
- By: T4GTR34UM3R
- Version: 1.2
MAIN FILE: Underground FOMOD
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Main Options
Main Options
Install |
Northfire's Castle Volkihar
- Author: sgtpetterzon2
- Version: 1
MAIN FILE: Northfire's Castle Volkihar 2-4K
CC's Fort Dawnguard Reborn
- Author: ClearanceClarence
- Version: 5.0
MAIN FILE: CC's Fort Dawnguard Reborn - 2K - 5.0
The Halls of the Greybeards - a High Hrothgar Retexuring
- By: T4GTR34UM3R
- Version: 1.01
- NEW
MAIN FILE: The halls of the Greybeards
Skyland Markarth
- Author: JohnRose81
- Version: 1.0
MAIN FILE: Skyland Markarth
Frankly HD Markarth - The White City Redux
- By: FrankFamily aka Borx25
- Version: 1.1
- NEW
MAIN FILE: Frankly HD Markarth - The White City Redux _2K_1.1
INSTALL: In the [FOMOD], select everything.
Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE
- Author: Rudy102
- Version: 1.02
MAIN FILE: Rudy HQ - Nordic Ruins SE version
Skyland Riften
- Author: JohnRose81
- Version: 1.0
MAIN FILE: Skyland Riften
Riften in High Definition
- By: MystiriousDawn
- Version: 1.0
- NEW
MAIN FILE: Riften in High Definition 2K
Skyrim Textures Redone - SkyHaven
- Author: Gorgulla
- Version: 1
MAIN FILE: STR - SkyHaven 2K
Arri's Snow Elf Ruins Retexture Special Edition
- Author: arrioch
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: SSE 2K Textures
HQ Solitude
- Author: MystiriousDawn
- Version: 1.0
- NEW
MAIN FILE: HQ Solitude - 2K
Soul Cairn HD
- Author: LoD7995
- Version: 4.4
MAIN FILE: Soul Cairn HD 2K
Sovngarde HD
- Author: LoD7995
- Version: 3
MAIN FILE: Sovngarde HD 2K
Tel Mithryn Enhanced
- Author: cunny1975
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: Tel Mithryn Enhanced
OPTIONAL FILE: 2K Mushroom Tree Retexture
Skyland - Whiterun
- Author: Johnrose81
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: Skyland - Whiterun
Believable Skyrim - Whiterun
- Author: Shuffler90
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: BS-Whiterun 2k-2k
CoP - Windhelm
- Author: FoGGyPaTh
- Version: 1
MAIN FILE: CoP - Windhelm v1
Windhelm Enhanced - HD 4k Metalwork
- Author: Xenophobe3
- Version: 1.5
OPT FILE: Windhelm Enhanced Metalwork 2k
STEP 9: QUESTS
[CORE] Part A: Quests
Artifacts - The Ice Blade of the Monarch
- By: FrankFamily
- Version: 2.6
MAIN FILE: Ice Blade of the Monarch 2.6
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Texture Resolution Options
Next Optionals Options Select Nothing Install |
Artifacts - The Tournament of the ten Bloods
- By: FrankFamily
- Version: 2.1
- CLEAN
MAIN FILE: Tournament of the Ten Bloods 2.1
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Texture Resolution Options
Next Optionals Options Select Nothing Install |
BUVARP SE - Barely Used Vanilla Actors Recycle Project for SE
- By: AndrealphusVIII TheBxushis and SkyLover264
- Version: 0.7.6
MAIN FILE: BUVARP SE MAIN
OPT FILE: BUVARP - Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul Patch
OPT FILE: BUVARP - Dawnguard - Tweaks and Enhancements Patch
OPT FILE: BUVARP - Even Better Quest Objectives
OPT FILE: BUVARP - Immersive Weapons Patch
OPT FILE: BUVARP - Legacy of the Dragonborn Patch
OPT FILE: BUVARP - TheChoiceIsYours Patch
Install: Install the Optional Files as a separate mod and name it BUVARP - Patches. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
The Brotherhood of Old - SSE
- By: Tom Tesoro
- Version: 1.0.2
MAIN FILE: SSE - The Brotherhood of Old - Version 1.0.2
Dawnguard and Clan Volkihar Epilogues
- By: SkyLover264 and Kelsenellenelvian
- Version: 2.2
MAIN FILE: Dawnguard and Clan Volkihar Epilogues
Dawnguard - Tweaks and Enhancements
- By: AndrealphusVIII
- Version: 0.1
- CLEAN
MAIN FILE: Dawnguard - Tweaks and Enhancements
Enhanced Skyrim Factions - The Companions Guild
- By: DreamKing
- Version: 0.3.8
- PORT
MAIN FILE: ESFCompanions FULL VERSION
Falskaar
- By: AlexanderJVelicky
- Version: 2.2
MAIN FILE: Falskaar V2_2
The Forgotten City
- By: Nick Pearce
- Version: 1.8
- CLEAN
MAIN FILE: The Forgotten City
The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal SE
- By: MannyGT
- Version: 1.3
- ESL
MAIN FILE: The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal
OPT FILE: The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - Alternative Start
Install: Only ESL the Alternative Start plugin.
Improved College Entry - Questline Tweaks
- By: Parapets - SomethingObscure
- Version: 2.4
- ESLUPDATE
MAIN FILE: Improved College Entry
Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE
- By: icecreamassassin
- Version: 4.1.6
MAIN FILE: Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE.
UPDATE FILE: Legacy of the Dragonborn Update.
OPT FILE: Legacy of the Dragonborn Patches SE
Install: Install the Main File and Update File, selecting [Merge] when prompted. The Optional File will be installed later in the guide.
Moon and Star
- By: Gan Xingba
- Version: 3.2
- CLEAN
MAIN FILE: Moon and Star
Moonpath to Elsweyr SSE
- By: MuppetPuppet and An_Old_Sock
- Version: 1.16.1
MAIN FILE: Moonpath to Elsweyr SSE
New Treasure Hunt SSE
- By: soreass
- Version: 1.71
MAIN FILE: New Treasure Hunt
The Paarthurnax Dilemma
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.1
MAIN FILE: The Paarthurnax Dilemma
Path of The Revenant
- By: HeirOfTheSeptems
- Version: SE1.1
MAIN FILE: Path of The Revenant
Ravengate - Riften Underground
- By: Enai Siaion
- Version: 0.06BTASSE
MAIN FILE: Ravengate v006BETA
Ruin's Edge
- By: HeirOfTheSeptems
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: Ruin's Edge
The Tools of Kagrenac
- By: Titansbane and PrivateEye
- Version: 1.22
MAIN FILE: The Tools of Kagrenac V1.22 SSE
Undeath Remastered
- By: Antioch08
- Version: 1.7
- BSACLEAN
MAIN FILE: Skyrim - Undeath SSE 1.7
Undeath Remastered - Facegen Data Patch
- By: Antioch08
- Version: 1.0
MAIN FILE: Skyrim - Undeath SSE 1.7
Undeath Immersive Lichdom SSE
- By: Tx12001
- Version: 1.3
MAIN FILE: Undeath Immersive Lichdom SSE
OPT FILE: Undeath Immersive Lichdom and Path of the Revenant Patch
Install: Install the Opt File as a separate mod and name it Undeath Immersive Lichdom - Patches. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
Vigilant SE
- By: Vicn
- Version: v1.4.5
MAIN FILE: Vigilant SE v145
Install: In the Install Mods window, right click [Vigilant_SE_V145] and select [Set data directory]. Repeat on the [Data] folder next, then click [OK].
Vigilant Voiced - English Addon
- By: The Skyrim Voice Alliance
- Version: 2.2
MAIN FILE: VIGILANT Voiced - English Addon SE
The Wheels of Lull
- By: Trainwiz
- Version: 3.1
MAIN FILE: Wheels of Lull Special Edition 3.1
The Wheels of Lull Unofficial Patch
- By: Trainwiz
- Version: 1.4
MAIN FILE: Wheels Of Lull Unofficial Patch
MAIN FILE: Forgotten City Compatibility Patch
MAIN FILE: WoL Start at level 60
Install: Install the second two Main Files as a separate mod named Wheels of Lull - Patches. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
[EXTENDED] Part B: Quests
Even Better Quest Objectives SE - EBQO SE
- By: whickus with fixes and expansions by William Imm
- Version: 1.8.3a
MAIN FILE: Even Better Quest Objectives SE v1.8.3a
Install: After installing, create an Empty Mod and name it Even Better Quest Objectives - Patches. Move all ESP files to this new mod, with the exception of the main ESP file named BetterQuestObjectives.esp. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
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Options for this mod
Main
Optional Files
Next Mod Patches
Available Patches
Install |
Helgen Reborn
- Author: Mike Hancho aka Balok
- Version: V106.SSE
- CLEAN
MAIN FILE: Helgen Reborn SSE Version 106 With bsa file
Konahrik's Accoutrements
- Author: Edhelsereg
- Version: 5.5.3
MAIN FILE: Konarik's Accoutrements - Dragon Priest Armory
[CORE] Part C: Merged Quests
College of Winterhold The Missing Apprentices Quest Fix
- By: Sirandar
- Version: 1.4
MAIN FILE: Winterhold College Missing Apprentices CRF Quest Fix 1.4
Faction Skill Requirements - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
Fossil Mining - with Legacy support
- By: icecreamassassin and aviform
- Version: 2.1
- BSA
MAIN FILE: Fossil Mining V2.1 SSE
The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal SE - Addons and Patches
- By: mnikjom
- Version: 1.2
MAIN FILE: The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal SE - Addons and Patches 1.1
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Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch patch
Core
Install |
Moon and Star (MAS) Fixes
- By: Modcrab
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: Moon and Star (MAS) Books Fix
MAIN FILE: Moon and Star (MAS) Landscapes Fixes
Moon and Star (MAS) - USSEP Dock Fix
- By: Modcrab
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: Moon and Star (MAS) - USSEP Dock Fix
Moon and Star - Undeath Remastered Patch
- Author: Gan Xingba
- Version: 1.01
MAIN FILE: Moon and Star - Undeath Remastered Patch
- By: Mebantiza
- Version: 1.0.1
- BSA
MAIN FILE: Moonpath to Elsweyr Navmesh Fix
Moonpath to Elsweyr Sky and Lightning fix
- By: Filloax
- Version: 1
- BSA
MAIN FILE: Moonpath Music - Sky and Light fix - Merged
Unofficial Moonpath to Elsweyr Patch
- By: Joseph Russell
- Version: 1.5.0
MAIN FILE: Unofficial Moonpath to Elsweyr Patch v1.5.0
Undeath Immersive Lichdom - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
Undeath Remastered - No Auto Quest Start
- Author: SkyLover264
- Version: 1.0
MAIN FILE: Undeath Remastered - No Auto Quest Start
Wheels of Lull - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
SkyRem Lich Patch
- Author: DrPharmDawg
- Version: 1.2.0
MAIN FILE: SkyRem Lich Patch
[EXTENDED] Part D: Merged Quests
Even Better Quest Objectives - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
Gray Cowl of Nocturnal Alikr Flora Overhaul SE
- Author: sa547
- Version: 1.6se
- BSA
MAIN FILE: Gray Cowl of Nocturnal - Alikr Flora Overhaul
OPTIONAL FILE: Gray Fox Flora Overhaul Tree Billboard LODGEN Kit
Install: Select [Merge] for all files.
[VIUSUAL] Part E: Quests
The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal SSE - HD pack
- Author: Salchichen
- Version: 1.2
MAIN FILE: The Grey Cowl of Nocturnal SE - HD Texture pack
Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE
- Author: icecreamassassin
- Version: 4.1.6
MISC FILE: High Resolution Textures.
Legacy of the Dragonborn - Fate Cards Re-texture - Skyrim Concept Art
- Author: jpvilela32
- Version: 01
MAIN FILE: Fate Cards - Skyrim Concept Art - 01
Paintings Replacer for Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE
- Author: b7ll
- Version: 1.1
MAIN FILE: Paintings Replacer for Legacy of the Dragonborn
MAIN FILE: Paintings Replacer - Daedric Hall Stairway Additions for 1.0
STEP 10: LOCATIONS
[CORE] Part A: Locations
JK's Skyrim
- By: Jkrojmal and Teabag86
- Version: 1.6
MAIN FILE: JK's Skyrim all in one
MISC FILE: JK's Skyrim - Arthmoor's Patch Pack
MISC FILE: JK's Skyrim - Carriage and Ferry Travel (CFTO) Patch
MISC FILE: JK's Skyrim - Greater Skaal Village Patch
MISC FILE: JK's Skyrim - Realistic Water Two Patch
MISC FILE: JK's Skyrim - Thunderchild Patch
Install: Install Miscellaneous Files as a separate mod and name it JK's Skyrim - Patches. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
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Main
Next Step 2 - Choose your Patch
Merged Patches
Next Final Notes
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Settlements Expanded
- By: Urtho
- Version: 1.3
MAIN FILE: Settlements Expanded SE
OPT FILE: Settlements Expanded SE - Carriage and Ferry Travel Overhaul Patch
OPT FILE: Settlements Expanded SE - Skyrim Better Roads and Bridges Patch
OPT FILE: Settlements Expanded SE - Soljunds Sinkhole Patch
OPT FILE: Settlements Expanded SE - Whistling Mine Patch
Install: Install Optional Files as a separate mod and name it Settlements Expanded - Patches. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
Bring Out Your Dead
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 4.0.5
MAIN FILE: Bring Out Your Dead
Darkwater Crossing
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.6
MAIN FILE: Darkwater Crossing
Dawnstar
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.5
MAIN FILE: Dawnstar
Dragon Bridge
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.5
MAIN FILE: Dragon Bridge
Falkreath
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 1.0.2
MAIN FILE: Falkreath
Helarchen Creek
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.6
MAIN FILE: Helarchen Creek
Ivarstead
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.6
MAIN FILE: Ivarstead
Karthwasten
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.5
MAIN FILE: Karthwasten
Keld-Nar
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.4
MAIN FILE: Keld-Nar
Kynesgrove
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.6
MAIN FILE: Kynesgrove
Oblivion Gates in Cities
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.2
MAIN FILE: Oblivion Gates in Cities
Provincial Courier Service
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 4.0.4
MAIN FILE: Provincial Courier Service
Quaint Raven Rock - SE
- By: Undriel
- Version: 1.6
- CLEANUPDATE
MAIN FILE: Quaint Raven Rock
Rorikstead
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 1.0.7
MAIN FILE: Rorikstead
Shor's Stone
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.4
MAIN FILE: Shor's Stone
Greater Skaal Village
- By: YsCordelan
- Version: 1.02
MAIN FILE: Greater Skaal Village
Skyrim Better Roads (SkyBeRoads)
- By: SilentResident
- Version: 1.4.1
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Better Roads SE (FOMOD Installer)
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Better Roads SE - Eastmarch Module
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Better Roads SE - The Rift Module
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Better Roads SE - Winterhold Module
Install: Install the last three Main Files as a separate mod and name it Skyrim Better Roads - Patches. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
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Skyrim Better Roads Options
Options
Install |
Skyrim Sewers 4
- By: Viltuska
- Version: 4.15
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Sewers 415
Skyrim Underground SSE
- By: AncientKane
- Version: 4.6
- CLEAN
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Underground
Soljund's Sinkhole
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.3
MAIN FILE: Soljund's Sinkhole
Storefront
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.4
MAIN FILE: Storefront
Better Tel Mithryn
- By: YsCordelan
- Version: 1
MAIN FILE: Better Tel Mithryn
OPT FILE: Better Tel Mithryn - Spongeman131 Update
Telengard
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 1.0.5
MAIN FILE: Telengard
Whistling Mine
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.6
MAIN FILE: Whistling Mine
[EXTENDED] Part B: Locations
Skyrim Reborn - Hjaalmarch Hold
- By: mnikjom
- Version: 1.1.2
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Reborn - Hjaalmarch Hold 1.1.2
OPT FILE: Skyrim Reborn Hjaalmarch Hold - Better Dynamic Snow Patch
Install: Install the Optional File as a separate mod and name it Skyrim Reborn - Patches. Do not activate the Patches mod yet.
Skyrim Reborn - Whiterun Hold
- By: mnikjom
- Version: 1.1.3
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Reborn - Whiterun Hold 1.1.3
Castle Volkihar Rebuilt
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.4
MAIN FILE: Castle Volkihar Rebuilt
Dolmen Ruins - ESO Dark Anchors
- By: Arthmoor
- Version: 2.0.5
MAIN FILE: Dolmen Ruins - ESO Dark Anchors
Winterhold Restored
- By: Mannenyuki
- Version: 2.1
MAIN FILE: Winterhold Restored (BSA Version)
OPT FILE: Winterhold Restored - JK's Skyrim Patch
[CORE] Part C: Merged Locations
Compatibility patch for Brotherhood of Old and Skyrim sewer
- By: Sthaagg Memnochs
- Version: 1.0
MAIN FILE: Compatibility patch for Brotherhood of Old and Skyrim sewer
JK's Skyrim - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
Landscape Fixes for Grass Mods - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
Settlements Expanded - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
Skyrim Better Roads - Patches
- PATCH
Install: Place this Patch mod completed earlier here.
Skyrim Sewers Undeath Patch
- By: Viltuska modified by ManyStrongWords
- Version: 4.14
MAIN FILE: Skyrim Sewers 4.14 Undeath Patch ESP
Trade and Barter - Patches
- By: mnikjom
- Version: 1.0.1
MAIN FILE: Trade and Barter - Patches 1.0.1
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Trade and Barter - Patches ESPLite
Core
Install |
[EXTENDED] Part D: Merged Locations
ITO - Ivarstead Tree Overhaul
- By: zDas
- Version: v2
MAIN FILE: ITO - Ivarstead Tree Overhaul
Rorikstead Tree Overhaul
- By: zDas
- Version: v3
MAIN FILE: Rorikstead Tree Overhaul
YAWTO - Yet Another Whiterun Tree Overhaul
- By: zDas
- Version: v3
MAIN FILE: YAWTO - Aspens - Lexy's
MAIN FILE: YAWTO - Mixed
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